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March 4, 2026Open Access

School-based Handwashing Interventions for Waterborne Disease Prevention Among Urban Youth in Nairobi, Kenya: A 2007 Intervention Study

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OMOdhiambo Muthoni

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Overview

Cluster-randomized trial demonstrates improved hand hygiene in urban youth, suggesting effective disease prevention.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the effectiveness of handwashing interventions in improving hygiene practices among urban youth in Nairobi.
  • Conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial in schools.
  • Schools were divided into an intervention group and a control group.
  • Intervention group received handwashing education and supplies.
  • Proportion of students practicing proper hand hygiene was measured.
  • Intervention schools had a significantly higher proportion of students practicing proper hand hygiene.
  • The effectiveness of the intervention varied by school type.
  • Handwashing education showed promise in reducing incidence of waterborne diseases.

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Odhiambo Muthoni (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd8cd48f933b5eeda0c7https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18841993
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